Gautam Gambhir, Kuldeep Yadav's Heroic Homecoming
India’s cricket heroes, head coach Gautam Gambhir and spinner Kuldeep Yadav, were welcomed with immense fanfare as they landed in Ahmedabad from Dubai. The duo arrived a day after India clinched the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, defeating Pakistan by five wickets in a thrilling final at the Dubai International Stadium.
The celebrations were spontaneous and electric, with fans taking to the streets while social media buzzed with images and videos of the excitement. Supporters praised India’s unbeaten run in the tournament, winning all seven matches, and celebrated the team’s skill, spirit, and consistency on the international stage.
Focus Shifts to West Indies Test Series
While the T20 triumph has provided momentum, Gambhir, Kuldeep, and the Indian squad are already turning their attention to the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies. The first Test will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad from October 2, followed by the second at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium from October 10. These matches are part of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship cycle, making them a key event for both sides.
India’s Test squad features Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja (vice-captain), Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, N Jagadeesan (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Kuldeep Yadav. Ahmedabad basks in post-Asia Cup euphoria, with fans and players alike eager to carry the winning momentum into the longer format.
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